Brad Keselowski starts 35th at Sonoma, facing uphill battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Brad Keselowski qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, starting in 35th place. This positioning follows a poor qualifying effort, placing him just ahead of Cody Ware. Keselowski has struggled on road courses and is currently 19th in standings, only 13 points from the Chase bubble. Having endured a challenging stretch of four races, he needs to improve his performance significantly at Sonoma to remain competitive. The race is scheduled for Sunday.
- •Keselowski rolls off the grid in 35th place.
- •He is only ahead of Cody Ware in the starting lineup.
- •Currently 19th in the standings, 13 points from the Chase bubble.
- •Keselowski has struggled in recent races leading up to Sonoma.
- •The NASCAR Cup Series race is set for Sunday.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Brad Keselowski faces big challenge with poor starting spot at Sonoma
"Brad Keselowski is facing a big challenge with a poor starting spot for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway in 2026.
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